Beef processors under investigation 06.09.2020 By Erica Shaffer The DOJ issues subpoenas to Tyson Foods, Cargil, JBS and National Beef.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride, Claxton Poultry executives indicted 06.04.2020 By Erica Shaffer Jayson Penn, Roger Austin, Mikell Fries and Scott Brady charged with price fixing of broiler chickens.Read More
CDC tours, assesses safety protocols at Perdue Farms’ Virginia facility 06.01.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency provided recommendations to help maintain effectiveness of current controls.Read More
Dine Brands launches search for new leader 06.01.2020 By Erica Shaffer Steve Joyce set to step down in early 2021.Read More
Tyson Foods idling Iowa pork plant 05.29.2020 By Erica Shaffer A delay in test results and other factors prompted the decision.Read More
Investment group acquires Krystal Restaurants 05.27.2020 By Erica Shaffer Thomas Stager named president of the company.Read More
USDA product recalls fall in first quarter 05.26.2020 By Erica Shaffer Prepared foods were the leading product category impacted in terms of both events and units impacted.Read More
Federal targets for reducing foodborne illness won’t be met, CDC says 05.06.2020 By Erica Shaffer Incidence of illness increased for some pathogens, unchanged for others.Read More
Maple Leaf Foods halts operations at Ontario plant 04.09.2020 By Ryan McCarthy and Erica Shaffer The company is investigating three coronavirus cases of people working at the facility.Read More
Papa John's same-store sales jump 5% in first quarter 04.01.2020 By Erica Shaffer Co-founder John Schnatter lowered his stake in the company.Read More